Role Summary
The Senior Engineer in Wet Process Development supports the rapid deployment ofadvanced NAND technology nodesby developing andoptimizingwet processes, improving process margins, and troubleshooting yield and quality issues in close partnership with Process Integration and other process areas.Responsible fordefined workstreams within a wet process module anddeliverexperiment execution and analysis with increasing independence.Also contributes to margin improvement and manufacturability readiness through structured DOE/SPC andcross‑functionalproblem solving.
MainResponsibilities
Process Development & Margin Improvement
Develop andoptimizeunit wet processes to meet yield and quality requirements of advanced NAND part types.
Quantify benefits of innovative process and/or equipment solutions to enable early experimentation and adoption for process margin improvement.
Initiate and manage experiments to widen process margins andvalidatemanufacturability ofnext‑nodesolutions.
Cross‑functionalIntegration & Troubleshooting
Integrate and troubleshoot processes as part ofcross‑functionalteams driving yield and quality improvement.
Participate with Boise TD peers on technology choices for upcoming nodes and translate future device needs into clear process requirements.
Identifydisruptive processes early and work with manufacturing and TD partners toidentifyviablepaths forward.
Innovation / IP / Supplier Engagement
Support process development activities including fundamental research, hardware evaluations, and testing for novel applications; contribute to IP generation where applicable.
Participate in supplier engagement workstreams supporting breakthrough solutions.
Monitoring, Control & Documentation (Governance)
Identifyprocess simplification opportunities and supportcross‑functionalimplementation.
Incorporatebest‑knownmanufacturing methods into early development of upcoming nodes.
Design and implement processmonitoringand control methodologies within assigned scope;maintainclear experiment records and technical reporting.
Communicate and collaborate locally and globally; strict adherence to Micron IP protection policy is required.
Other Responsibilities
Integrates AI-assisted tools and insights into daily work to improve efficiency, quality, or effectiveness, exercising sound judgment and complying with organizational standards and legal requirements. • Contributes to a culture of continuous improvement by identifying, testing, and sharing AI-enabled enhancements within one’s scope of work.
Candidate Profile
Minimum Required Qualifications / Experience
PhD, or Master’s ≥3 yrs, or Bachelor’s ≥5 yrsof relevant experience in
Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Physics, or related field
Strong foundationin chemistry, chemical kinetics, thermodynamics, and mass transport.
Must‑haveTechnical Skills
DOE / SPC and data analysis systems (e.g., Y3)to analyzeexperimental outcomes.
Working knowledge of memory process flow (planar + vertical NAND context).
Must‑haveSoft Skills
Cross‑functionalcollaboration, concise communication, and ability to prioritize in a dynamic environment.
Embody Micron’s core values:
People–Respect, develop and empower others
Innovation–Drive continuous improvement and breakthrough thinking
Tenacity–Show grit and determination
Collaboration–Build trust and foster teamwork
Customer Focus–Deliver excellence and value